To improve fish habitat, in-stream flows and aquifer recharge, a conjunctive use study will be conducted for the adobe creek reservoir and a detention structure on kelsey creek will be repaired

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Lake County Watershed Protection District under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) on September 11, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2028. The agreement funds a conjunctive use study for the Adobe Creek Reservoir in California to optimize water management and ecosystem health while supporting the repair of a detention structure on Kelsey Creek. These activities directly advance the program's core objectives of improving fish habitat, maintaining in-stream flows, and enhancing aquifer recharge capacity.

The Soil and Water Conservation program provides federal funding and technical assistance for conservation efforts that promote sustainable land management practices. Through this award, the Lake County Watershed Protection District will deliver conservation planning and implementation services focused on water resource management and habitat preservation. The project represents the NRCS's commitment to supporting locally-based conservation initiatives that address critical natural resource concerns, including ecosystem sustainability and water quality protection through proven conservation technologies and infrastructure improvements.